Mazda Miata / MX-5 RHT "Prestige Edition"

Mazda has released the -we’ve lost count of how many- special edition of the Miata or as others know it, MX-5 Roadster. Based on the Miata RHT with the electric folding hardtop, the “Prestige Edition” will only be available in the Japanese market. Highlights of the special edition version include the heated black leather bucket seats, the 17-inch aluminum forged alloy wheels by BBS, and the stainless steel scuff plates and front fog lights. -Continued after the jump Additionally, a front strut tower bar (cowl connecting type) and Mazda’s Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system which are standard in the version with the 6-speed manual gearbox are added to the six-speed automatic transmission (AT) model. According to Mazda, prices for the Prestige...

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RHD Hummer H3 Officially Launched In The UK

Green Brits will be happy to know (…) that the Hummer brand has been officially launched in the UK. The first right-hand drive (RHD) Hummer to go on sale is the H3 which is initially available with a five-cylinder inline 3.7-litre VORTEC petrol engine that delivers 244bhp. The newest addition to the “Chelsea tractors” line-up (dubbed after the fashionable part of London that loves brassy SUVs) has a starting price of £26,495 ($54,000 or €38,000). -Full press release & pics after the jump HUMMER’S HERE – AND IT’S LIKE NOTHING ELSE! HUMMER now officially on sale in the UKH3 available in right-hand drivePrices from £26,495 One of the world’s most legendary four-wheel drive brands has finally arrived in the UK, and it’s like nothing...

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X: Full Press Release & High-Res Image Gallery

Prior to the Lancer Evolution EVO X’s public debut at the 2007 Tokyo Show at the end of October, Mitsubishi issued a more detailed press release and new image gallery (first media kit was released in April –click here). Once again and even though the EVO X is available for order in Japan, Mitsubishi didn't release horsepower and performance figures. However, a leaked brochure in August (click here) reveals that the EVO X’s new lightweight 2.0-liter turbo engine delivers 276 HP at 6.500 rpm and a maximum torque figure of 422 Nm (311 lb.ft) at 3.500 rpm. The ’08 EVO X will carry a price tag in Japan ranging from 2,997,750 to 3,750,600 ($26,100 – 32,600 or €18,300 -23,000). Models fitted with the Twin Clutch SST transmission are due to be launched...

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